Disney and DeSantis settle legal fight over Baltimore bridge collapse
The case for the death of two workers after the collapse of the Frederick Scott Key Bridge: The ABC news channel’s new cdt contributor Ronna McDaniel has been dropped
Authorities have recovered the bodies of two construction workers from the site of the Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The four people that are still missing are presumed dead. Federal officials are still in the early stages of their investigation into what caused a container ship to crash into the bridge. We know what we know so far.
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Ronna McDaniel, who was NBC’s newest contributor, has been dropped after a backlash and concern from the network’s top talent. McDaniel, a Trump ally, was hired two weeks after stepping down from her RNC role.
Stumpy, the Sea Walls of D.C.’s Tidal Basin, and the Rise and Fall of Al Gore
It’s common to see influencers on social media try to convince you to buy new skincare, clothing, books, gadgets and more. A new trend of de-influencing has arisen over the past few years. The environment could benefit from the backlash to advertising that started as de-influencers gain popularity.
More than a million people visit Washington, D.C. every Spring to see the cherry blossoms. Many are paying tribute to a very special tree. Stumpy is a scraggly tree that always manages to bloom despite his stature. But this year, he’ll be cut down, along with more than 100 others, as part of a project to rebuild and raise the sea walls around D.C’s tidal basin.
The former United States Senator died of a fall at the age of 82. As Al Gore’s running mate in 2000, he became the first Jewish American on a presidential ticket for a major party. His politics caused a lot of anger to Democrats. In 2006, he lost a Democratic Senate primary but won reelection as an Independent.
How Mifepristone has Helped People Get Their Fractions? – The Case of Orlando’s Board of Supervisors
The board appointed by the governor of Florida has settled lawsuits in state court. The settlement ends a battle that began in 2022 when DeSantis passed the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law restricting how schools discuss gender and sexual orientation. The two sides say they are now ready to work together on operations and plans to expand Walt Disney World — one of the state’s premier tourist destinations.
Thousands of spectators gathered in Paris on Sunday to watch more than 200 servers hurtle down the streets as part of the “Course des Cafés” competition. It’s a newly revived version of a centuries-old race. The goal? To cross the finish line without spilling or carrying the tray with two hands, you have to carry it with a tray filled with a croissant, a full water glass and a coffee cup.
Attorneys were at the Supreme Court this week to argue about restrictions on access to the abortion drug Mifepristone. Though it’s known as the “abortion pill,” NPR readers last year shared other ways the medication has played an important role in their lives.
Listen to the stories of how people have used Mifepristone for fertility related issues. You can also read their stories here.
